Delta State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon Samuel Oligida has called for continuous support and partnership with the State government in the implementation of it’s programmes and policies.
Addressing members who pride themselves as Indomitable Class 98′ Mass Communication Department of Delta State University, Abraka, the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon. Samuel Oligida said he was indeed proud to be part of the set of students who have been achievers in the Society and very outstanding in their chosen careers.
Hon. Oligida who is also the Supervising Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, stressed that as a people who have risen to become great men and women of influence, they must not forget to give back to their Alma matter; adding that the training they received as students helped to shape them into better persons.
While commending the Indomitable Class 98′ for the visit and honour done to him and others, the Commissioner enjoined his former course mates to support the Governor Oborevwori’s administration through his MORE Agenda in promoting Education, Agriculture as well as bringing investment into the State.
He urged them to continue to maintain the bond of unity which has existed between them over the years.
On his Part, Rector of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Professor Emmanuel Biri; also a member of the indomitable class 98, expressed gratitude to God for His divine elevation which has made them personalities to be reckoned with in Society.
Prof. Biri whose joy knew no bounds also thanked members of his indomitable class 98 for their continuous show of love for one another and prayed God to sustain and elevate them.
Another member of the Indomitable Class 98 and Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, pointed out the need for all to remain good ambassadors of the class, even as he expressed gratitude to God for bringing them thus far.
Mr Nwaeke paid glowing tributes to their benefactors, including Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Speaker of the Delta State Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, as well as Governor Siminayali Fubura of River State who appointed one of them, Dr Boniface Onyedi as his Senior Special Assistant, Media, for finding them worthy to serve in the various offices.
He expressed the hope for an early reunion party, to bring together all members of the Indomitable Class to celebrate God’s grace upon each and every one of them.
Some members of the Indomitable Class 98 who spoke including, a Lecturer at the Dennis Osadebay University, Dr. Patrick Edema, the Dean, School of ICT, Delta State Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Dr. Emmanuel Akpoveta, a Special Assistant to Governor of Delta State, Mr Kingsley Okiroro, a retired General Manager, DBS Asaba, Mr Lawrence Okpewho and Mrs Mary Amechi Ofuokwu, amongst others, lauded the achievements members have recorded so far and thanked God for the success stories.
They prayed for more open doors for members, even as they stressed the need for all to prepare for the class reunion .
The visit was climaxed with a presentation of gifts to Hon. Samuel Oligida and Professor Emmanuel Biri.